“Most of us think of risk as a negative situation we should avoid,” writes David Jeremiah in his book, Forward.
“But risk is a part of life, he observes, and it’s a big part of faith. Not every risk is worth taking but if you’re too overwhelmed by fear to correctly assess a situation, you’ll miss many opportunities for growth, increased strength, deeper faith, and success.” Continue reading
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The cross is the universal symbol of Christianity.
However, the cross as it’s seen in houses of worship, grave markers, and worn as pieces of jewelry, may be romanticized and glamorized in a way that detracts from its original meaning and spiritual significance.
In fact, the cross may be used to represent something contrary to the principles and precepts revealed in Scripture. Continue reading
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Good morning from Pompano Beach,
We’ve been blessed to enjoy sunshine and 80-degree weather here, while much of the country is suffering from cold, snow, and ice.
Tomorrow, I’m preaching at both Sunday AM services at the Northside Church. It’s been a pleasure to be with these brethren again and enjoy time with our life long friends Steve and Theresa McAllister. The real highlights of our travels in the past 33 months have not been so much the places we’ve been or the sights we’ve seen, but the new friends we’ve made, and the old friends we’ve enjoyed reconnecting with.
Monday, we’re leaving and heading back to Citrus County, where we have a very exciting week ahead. But more on that in a later post.
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Today’s list is adapted from “Not Even A Hint” by Joshua Harris. It speaks to the deception of sin.
If you’re missed some of the previous 25 “Friday’s Lists To Live By” click here for all past columns.
10 LIES ABOUT SIN Continue reading
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Our six-year-old grandsons, Roy and Miles, are studying math in their Kindergarten classes this year. And they’re excited about their new found skills.
They’re learning to count everything. Puppets. Toys. Bears. Cars. People. And money. They’re doing addition and subtraction.
One day we picked up Miles from school and he proudly announced he knew the answer to 100-90. We, then, offered him some other “difficult” math problems which he enjoyed solving. Continue reading
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In a 2014 sermon, Steve Malone asked “What do the following have in common?”
• 90% of homeless and runaway children
• 63% of youth who commit suicide
• 80% of all rapists
• 85% of children with behavioral problems
• 71% of all high school dropouts Continue reading
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“The message of the 2021 National Prayer Breakfast,” wrote Bob Smietana of the Religious News Service, “can be summed up in the title of a book by Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the Nobel Prize-winning South African cleric: No Future Without Forgiveness.”
The National Prayer Breakfast, held on the first Thursday in February, began in 1953, during the Eisenhower Administration and has been attended by every President since, was held virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
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As a young man growing up in Northern Italy, Luciano Pavarotti was torn between being a teacher or pursuing a career in music.
His mother, a cigar factory worker, often said, “Your voice touches me whenever you sing.” But a career in music was risky following World War II so she suggested he become an athletic instructor. His father, a baker and an amateur tenor encouraged him to continue developing his voice.
While he continued his musical studies he also enrolled in a teacher’s college. Following graduation, Luciano sought his father’s advice. “Shall I be a teacher or a singer?” Continue reading
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Symbols have been powerful means of communication throughout the ages.
In the United States, for example, the American Flag symbolizes the original 13 colonies, all 50 states, as well as freedom, patriotism, and liberty. Symbols in a similar manner identify a sports team. A political party. Or even a fast-food restaurant. Continue reading
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Good morning from Pompano Beach, Florida.
Well, it got too cool in Temple Terrace, so we had to travel farther south for some warmer weather.
Seriously, we’re here for 10 days to worship with and preach for the brethren at the Northside church. I will be speaking tomorrow morning at both services, as well as next Sunday. And teaching the Wednesday evening class. Continue reading
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